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Board elections

Posted by Neil Bellis on

The board met for the first time since the AGM last night. A full summary of the meeting will be made available on the CFU site soon but the board thought they would announce the result of the elections to members as soon as possible.

Simon Olorenshaw was elected to continue as chairman, Laurence Kirby was elected to continue as treasurer and the board appointed Marion Needham to continue as secretary. The only change was that Jonny Hughes was elected as Vice Chairman and replaces Neil Bellis.

The board also reappointed Simon Olorenshaw, Anne Salmon, Brian Burns, Laurence Kirby and Ron Smith to Operations board.

The CFU board currently comprises of Simon Olorenshaw (chairman), Jonny Hughes (vice chairman), Laurence Kirby (treasurer), Neil Bellis, Brian Burns, Mike Day, Alan Povey and Anne Salmon.

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Big City Survey launched

Posted by Neil Bellis on

This year’s Big City Survey has been sent to CFU members.

The survey is a chance for the board to gather the views of members on a wide range of topics and for the members to offer up their ideas of how to take the club forward.

Please check your inboxes for the survey. If you can’t find it then follow this link – http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2960744/Big-City-Census-2016?

The deadline for responses is 5pm on Friday September 30th. The board will report back to the CFU membership with the results of the survey at a CFU meeting later in the year.

You must be a CFU member to complete the survey.  (more…)

CFU meeting with Jon McCarthy

Posted by Neil Bellis on

The next CFU members meeting is this Thursday, September 22, at 7.30pm in the Blues Bar.

The meeting is an informal meeting and we will have club manager Jon McCarthy as the special guest.

There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions to the CFU board.

For those who can’t make it on the night there is a streaming service available. You must be a CFU member to take advantage. Please email neil.bellis@chesterfc.com for more information.  (more…)

#BluesSummer Winner Announced

Posted by Alan Povey on

The draw for our #BluesSummer competition was made today by Marketing Director, Jonny Hughes and I am delighted to say the winner of the mascot experience for an upcoming game was Ben Davies (not the ex-Chester City player). I want to thank all of those who entered and we will still be featuring your pictures on our Junior Blues page in the Cestrian.

In the meantime, keep an eye out for more exciting competitions throughout the season.

CFU Members Meeting & 2016 Election

Posted by Mike Day on

A reminder that the next CFU members meeting will be held in the Blues Bar on Thursday this week (18th August) with a 7.30pm start.
The agenda for the evening will include a Chairman’s report with updates on Finance and Commercial, some information about this years AGM and the usual Q&A session.
CEO Mark Maguire will also be present.

There will also be an opportunity for candidates who are interested in standing for election to come to an information session, meet the current CFU board and ask questions about the process etc. This will start at 6.45pm before the main meeting.

If you are interested in standing for election at this years AGM but are unable to attend on Thursday you are welcome contact the society secretary Marion Needham (marion.needham@chesterfc.com) to arrange to meet with Chairman or other current board members at a mutually convenient time.

Going Behind the Scenes.

Posted by Alan Povey on

For Chester F.C’s first home game of the season on Tuesday night, the Junior Blues are going behind the scenes.

 

If you get yourself over to Instagram and follow @cfcjunioublues, we will be bringing you photos and videos of the evening’s going on, that occur away from the eyes of the public. It could be the players arriving, an interview with Macca, a look in the changing rooms or a view from the PA room.

 

You can message us throughout the evening through the Instagram app or at junior blues@chesterfc.com, and don’t forget to send us your pictures throughout the evening through Facebook or Twitter pages using #JuniorBluesTakeover. We may even use your picture on the Junior Blues’ page in the official matchday programme.

Information evening for prospective CFU board members

Posted by Neil Bellis on

An information evening for prospective City Fans United (CFU) directors will be held before the next CFU meeting to give potential board members an idea of what is involved.

Members of the current CFU board will be available for people thinking of standing for the CFU board on August 18th at 6.45pm, ahead of the formal CFU meeting at 7.30pm.

It is an opportunity for those thinking of standing to ask any questions they want as well as get information about the commitment involved in being a board member.

Applications for the CFU board are not yet open but you must be a current CFU member to be eligible to stand for the board. Details of what is required to stand will be sent to members around August 22nd.

If you cannot make the evening but are thinking about standing for the board then please contact marion.needham@chesterfc.com to make alternative arrangements. The closing date for applications to the CFU board is September 9th ahead of the AGM on October 7th.  (more…)

Two join the Ops board

Posted by Neil Bellis on

Two more people have joined the operational board at Chester FC to bring the number to five.

Current City Fans United (CFU) director Anne Salmon, whose portfolio is CFU administration, has joined Ron Smith, the chairman of local radio station Dee 106.3, on the operational board. Ron has been co-opted on to the ops board after unanimous approval from the CFU board.  (more…)

Competition Time – Win a Mascot Experience.

Posted by Junior Blues on

Would you like the opportunity to lead your heroes out before a game? Well now’s your chance. Exclusively for Junior Blues members, you could win a mascot experience for a home game next season*.

We want to spread the Chester Football Club name far and wide and you can play a part in that. Travelling to Spain for a beach holiday? Off to the U.S.A. on a city trip? Or staying in the U.K. to enjoy everything it has to offer? Simply get a snap of yourself in your Chester shirt while on holiday, share it to one of social media pages on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #BluesSummer and you will be entered into a prize draw to win a mascot experience at a home game next season. The prize includes the opportunity to meet Jon McCarthy and his players, have a guided tour of the ground and of course, get to lead out the lads before the game. We will also throw in two adult tickets.

The closing date for entries is 11.59pm on Sunday 4th September 2016, so get those snaps in.

*By entering the competitions you consent to us publishing your name and/or photograph if selected in our Newsletter, Magazines, Programmes or on our website or via any other method, including our social media pages. We will NOT publish any other personal details including addresses, telephone numbers, or email details or pass on any details to a third party without your Parent’s/Guardian’s written consent. Please note we do not have alternative prizes to those advertised. The chosen game will be decided with agreement of Chester Football Club. The prize draw will be held on Tuesday 6th September 2016. The winner will be notified by either email or telephone within two days of their name being drawn.